They’re coming! In August 2022, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a rule allowing the sale of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids. They should hit the market in full force in mid-October 2022. Let’s answer the most popular question first: Will...
While you’re planning your trips, travels, and time off this summer, consider these quick tips to care for your ears and hearing: Show some love to the skin you’re in, especially your ears. Apply sunscreen 15 minutes before sun exposure and reapply every 2 hours....
“Real ear” and “speechmapping” are procedures that ensure your hearing aids are set correctly. These procedures allow audiologists to measure how loud sounds are and verify that the sounds are meeting your hearing aid prescriptions. Real ear...
Just in time for summer, we present some answers about what your hearing aids can handle! Water and moisture used to destroy hearing aids, but technology has evolved. Many new hearing aids are at least water resistant. Some are waterproof. Let’s tackle a few questions...
May is National Better Hearing Month and the Capital Institute of Hearing and Balance and the American Academy of Audiology are encouraging Americans to make an appointment with an audiologist for a hearing test. Healthy hearing means not waiting to check your hearing...
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Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Are Coming SOON!
